D
Needs Improvement
48/100

Traverse Heights Elem School

📚 Pre-K – 05 🏫 Elementary
📍 933 ROSE ST, Traverse City, MI 49686
Overall
D
48/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
D
2.4 grade levels below the U.S. average · 20th percentile in Michigan
Resources
B+
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Michigan schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

48
Repit Score
out of 100
276
Students
enrolled
14.5:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$17K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)75%20/1002.4 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)25%84/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 73% students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Compared with Michigan schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are −13 points worse than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Michigan. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency32% (−14 pts vs. state avg 46%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency22% (−14 pts vs. state avg 36%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Michigan state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White42%27%reading -13 pts, math -24 pts15th percentile (list)
Low-income27%22%reading -9 pts, math -9 pts20th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 933 ROSE ST
City Traverse City
ZIP Code 49686
District 2633870
NCES School ID 263387006950
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 49686

Understanding the community around Traverse Heights Elem School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $67,279
Per Capita Income $44,394
Poverty Rate 6.5%
Households Earning $100K+ 30.7%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 45.1%
High School or Higher 95.4%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $276,600
Median Rent $1,137
Owner-Occupied 70.0%
Renter-Occupied 30.0%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Traverse Heights Elem School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 52.2%
Female 47.8%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 65.9%
Hispanic/Latino 15.6%
American Indian 8.7%
Two or More Races 5.4%
Black 3.3%
Asian 0.7%
Pacific Islander 0.4%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 276
Teachers (FTE) 19.0
Student:Teacher Ratio 14.5:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Traverse Heights Elem School?
Traverse Heights Elem School has a Repit School Score of 48 out of 100, earning a grade of D. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Traverse Heights Elem School?
Traverse Heights Elem School has 276 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.5:1.
What grades does Traverse Heights Elem School serve?
Traverse Heights Elem School serves grades Pre-K – 05 and is classified as a Elementary. This is a public school.
How much funding does Traverse Heights Elem School receive per student?
Traverse Heights Elem School receives $16,860 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Traverse Heights Elem School in 49686 ▼
Avg Home Value
$406,395
Avg Monthly Rent
$2,020
1-Year Change
+3.9%
% Renters
30.0%

Other Schools in 49686

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026